| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $72.66 | 11.853% | $81.2724 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.30 | 10.627% | $186.1852 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.44 | 12.508% | $34.2474 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.99 | 9.160% | $237.9579 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.30 | 7.321% | $138.7661 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.96 | 6.558% | $99.0563 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.91 | 5.780% | $212.5226 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.56 | $990.0079 | $990.02 | $989.95 | $990.10 | |